Volunteer Information

Looking for Volunteer Opportunities?

WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging has a variety of opportunities for you to use your skills to help seniors and people with disabilities in Hillsdale, Jackson and Lenawee Counties.

Volunteer and Internship Opportunities Include:

• Provide Administrative Assistance
• Become Trained to Facilitate Community Education Workshops
• Medicare and Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) Volunteer
• Assist Clinicians in the Field
• Assistive Technology Program Internship
• Social Work Internship
• Nursing Internship
• Volunteer Drivers
• Seasonal Yard Work
• Help with Seasonal Programs such as Holidays at Home

We need YOU to help seniors who are victims of abuse and neglect!

We are looking to partner with local families or individuals willing to volunteer their homes as temporary safe havens for seniors in a situation of abuse and neglect. We are also looking for individuals that can serve as peer supports to program participants. The goal of this initiative is to develop a temporary emergency housing program to improve elder abuse prevention efforts in the Jackson area. This opportunity has been made possible by the Aging and Adult Services Agency.

To learn more about what this opportunity entails, contact Teresa Smith, LMSW at WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging 517-592-1974 or by email: [email protected]

MMAP Volunteers (Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program)

Volunteers would assist Medicare Beneficiaries understand their options with Medicare and Medicaid. This help would include prescription drug coverage, medigap plans and Medicare advantage plans.

Volunteers would also help Medicare beneficiaries learn how to read Medicare statements, how to protect their Medicare number, how to prevent fraud and abuse.

Complete training is provided on Medicare and Medicaid to those who decide to volunteer.

If you have computer skills, are not afraid of the internet, enjoy talking with people and have a desire to help others understand their health benefits call WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging at (517) 592-1974 to learn more about how to become a MMAP Volunteer.

Volunteer to be a class coach or lay leader

WellWise Services facilitates a variety of programs throughout our three county service area of Hillsdale, Jackson and Lenawee which help participants manage concerns about falling and another to help manage their diabetes and live healthier lifestyles.

Are you comfortable with public speaking to groups of 15-20? Are you available to lead class sessions once a week for 2 – 2 ½ hours for 6 – 8 weeks?

When leading classes coaches and lay leaders are provided a curriculum to follow.

Become a Matter of Balance Coach:

This requires completion of a free two day training in order to become a class coach

Become a Diabetes PATH lay leader:

This requires completion of a free 4 day training to become a class lay leader

Please call WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging at (517) 592-1974 for more information on becoming a class leader.